"The love of Christ impels us."

Father Arnold M. Abelardo, C.M.F.
Ordination to the Priesthood
as a Claretian Missionary
February 22, 2003

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Quezon City, Philippines

Thanksgiving Masses

Sunday, February 23, 2003 San Antonio Abad Parish, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Saturday, March 8, 2003 Our Lady Queen of Angels La Placita, Los Angeles, California

God of Peace,
Bless your People,
in the Philippines,
Iraq, North Korea,
and throught the earth.
Together, may we humbly
pray and work to bring
your justice and peace
to the poor and oppressed.

Give us, hope, O God,
that our heart may reflect
the tenderness of Mary,
Mother of all who place
their trust in you.

Bless our brother,
Arnold M. Abelardo, CMF
Servant of the Word.
empower him with the
passion of your Son
and the love of Anthony Claret.

May Arnold´s missionary
zeal witness the prophetic
Spirit of our Founder
and Claretian Missionararies
throughout the world
who use all means to bring
Good News to the poor.

O God of All Creation,
we pray that Arnold´s vocation
will call forth new
missionary vocations
of hope and compassion
for the service of your Reign.

This we ask through Christ,
Our Borther and Lord. Amen.